MMP Books 49746 The Fighting Colours of Richard J. Caruana. 50th Anniversary Collection. 2. Malta George Cross EN is a unique and richly illustrated publication aimed at military aviation enthusiasts, modelers, and historians. The author, Richard J. Caruana, a renowned Maltese aviation artist and historian, presents in this exceptional anniversary edition a dazzling collection of nearly 200 color profiles and illustrations of aircraft associated with the defense of Malta during World War II.

The book is written in English and focuses on one of the most significant aviation episodes of World War II—the Battle of Malta. Malta was a strategic point in the Mediterranean Sea from 1940 to 1943, and its defense against Italian and German air raids played a crucial role in delaying the Axis offensive in North Africa and preparing the invasion of Sicily. Thanks to the heroism of its defenders, the island was awarded the highest British civilian decoration—the George Cross.

• Category: Historical-Modeling Book—an essential reference source for modelers working in any scale, such as 1/72, 1/48, or 1/32.
• Author: Richard J. Caruana—an authority in Maltese aviation and military history.
• Historical period: World War II (1940–1943)
• Country: Malta (under British protectorate)
• Contents: Nearly 200 aircraft color profiles and short historical descriptions of air battles.
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 88, soft cover

This publication is dedicated to modelers seeking historical accuracy and inspiration for creating authentic paint schemes of RAF, Fleet Air Arm, and Allied Air Forces aircraft that defended Malta. The title is recommended for both beginner and advanced modelers—the level of difficulty in using the reference materials: 1/5. The book is also an excellent support for collectors and all military history enthusiasts. Detailed illustrations and precise descriptions allow for perfect recreation of paint schemes of models used in this campaign, crucial for the outcome of the war.

We recommend this publication as an indispensable tool for any modeler wishing to recreate the authentic colors of aircraft from the Battle of Malta period.